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Block play offers a rich opportunity for early math and science learning and the development of social, emotional, language, motor and cognitive skills. Kaplan offers a variety of unit blocks, hollow blocks, foam blocks, and cardboard blocks.

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Image of Traditional International Homes Set - 15 Pieces
Traditional International Homes Set - 15 Pieces
Item: 300573
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. Support lessons about diversity by including this 15-piece wooden set of Traditional International Homes into your block play area. Children will enjoy using this vibrant, double-sided set in conjunction with lessons about various regions and the way people live around the world. Encourage storytelling during block play activities with these chunky wooden depictions of traditional family dwellings from places like Africa, England, China, Mexico and more.
Image of On the Go Community Vehicles - Set of 4
On the Go Community Vehicles - Set of 4
Item: 301278P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $99.95
18 months and up. Transform little ones into community heroes with the On the Go Community Vehicles set! This action-packed collection lets kids clean up the city, transport classmates to school, and help build strong structures. Designed to spark imaginative play, these vehicles also promote the development of important skills like gross-motor coordination and hand-eye coordination. The set includes a dump truck, garbage truck, cement mixer, and school bus.
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Woodland Trail Treehouse & Woodland Trail Accessory Set
Item: 301352P
Status: In Stock
$70.95 - $144.95
3 years and up. Make an imaginary forest with the Woodland Trail Treehouse & Woodland Trail Accessory Set. This fun playset places an entire ecosystem at children's disposal. Children can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to make a multilayered forest in the Treehouse, or they can use the Woodland Trail Accessory Set to create an expansive forest with trees, animals, toadstools, and more! No matter what, this set will cultivate creativity and inspire imagination.
Image of Discovery Stackers - Rainbow House - 5 Pieces
Discovery Stackers - Rainbow House - 5 Pieces
Item: 37897
Status: In Stock
$89.95
$79.95
2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Stackers - Rainbow House set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. The pentagonal inspired shapes encourage children to explore relationships in perpendicular and parallel forms. The simplified, house-like shapes innately suggest a dramatic play community theme, bridging the gaps between various play patterns. Bring new life to light play with this set featuring vibrant,… More »
Image of Mini Construction Fleet
Mini Construction Fleet
Item: 301229
Status: In Stock
$32.95
24 months and up. Empower young children to get the job done with the Mini Construction Fleet. Including a dump truck, a cement mixer, a road roller, a bulldozer, and 4 play figures, this set enables children to haul materials, move materials, and do many other things that real construction workers do. As children build and repair various structures, they will also strengthen gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Image of Nesting Pyramid Mirror Set - 6 Pieces
Nesting Pyramid Mirror Set - 6 Pieces
Item: 300649
Status: In Stock
$59.95
18 months & up. Reflections are fascinating to young children. The colorful, reflective inserts in the Nesting Pyramid Mirror Set will entice, engage, and entertain young children as they explore and develop self-awareness. Encourage innate curiosities by using this set in conjunction with a light table, or using outside in sunlight. Rubberwood frames and shatter-resistant inserts make this set a durable addition to block play activities as well. One side features clear mirrors, while the other… More »
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Story Island Creative Playset
Item: 301421
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$175.95
2 years & up. Ignite children's imaginations in group collaborative play with the stunning open-ended Story Island Creative Playset! Children can use the 3 islands individually or link them together by bridge or boat. Each island has a chalk-friendly surface allowing children to draw their own creations such as railways, roads, ponds, shops, and destinations. There are enough pieces to easily fill 3 islands, allowing Story Island to be split into 3 groups of children. The islands, mountains,… More »
Image of Brick, Blocks, and Rock Builders
Brick, Blocks, and Rock Builders
Item: 30298P
Status: In Stock
$169.95 - $679.95
3 years & up. Build to new heights with this fantastic collection of realistic pretend bricks, blocks, and rocks! This set of lightweight foam builders stack easily for endless creative building projects. The foam construction is waterproof, but not UV-resistant; if kept outside for a long time, the colors will fade. Included: 20-piece Cinder Block Set, 25-piece Rock Wall Builder Set, 25-piece Brick Builder Set, and 25-piece Ice Brick Builder Set. Purchase individually or as a set of 4. Activity cards included.
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Wooden Gem Blocks
Item: 301277
Status: In Stock
$95.95
Ages 3 years & up. Little learners will let their imaginations and creativity soar while building with this unique set of blocks. This set features a selection of 25 smooth beechwood building blocks and 14 translucent acrylic cubes in 7 colors. These blocks are carefully designed for open-ended play. The colorful translucent acrylic cubes fit inside many of the building blocks for added sensory experiences. Size of largest block: 1"W x 3.9"L x 3.9"H. Size of tray: 10.7W x 10.7"L x 1"H.
Image of Community Block Set - 20 Pieces
Community Block Set - 20 Pieces
Item: 300574
Status: In Stock
$79.95
2 years & up. This beautiful wooden Community Block Set contains everything children would need to create their very own block town. Incorporate recognizable buildings like a school, hospital, and bakery as well as vehicles, trees, a fire hydrant, and a stop light to enhance dramatic play possibilities and storytelling during traditional block play activities. Colorful, detailed images are heat transferred onto both sides of the thick blocks included in this 20-piece set.
Image of Ramp and Roll Discovery Blocks - 48 Pieces
Ramp and Roll Discovery Blocks - 48 Pieces
Item: 300571
Status: In Stock
$249.95
2 years & up. Children will be introduced to basic physics as they build using the Ramp and Roll Discovery Blocks. Oversized, easy-to-clean foam pieces featuring slopes, chutes and holes will provide interesting ways for children to send the included balls rolling down special routed paths. Each ball features a different color and weight, allowing children to hypothesize and deepen their understanding of basic STEM principles. Set includes 40 building pieces and 8 balls, each featuring a different weight.
Image of Soft Jumbo Dinosaurs  - Set of 5
Soft Jumbo Dinosaurs - Set of 5
Item: 301979
Status: In Stock
$59.95
3 years & up. Introduce the wonderful beings of the prehistoric era with these Soft Jumbo Dinosaur Set. These lifelike creatures inspire hands-on exploration, nurturing fine motor skills as children move and manipulate the figures. Watch as they craft stories of ancient landscapes and interactions, fostering creativity and imaginative play. Encourage children to share and play together, strengthening social skills like cooperation and communication. The set includes 12" Stegosaurus, 12"… More »
Image of Discovery Squares - Rainbow - 6 Pieces
Discovery Squares - Rainbow - 6 Pieces
Item: 300615
Status: In Stock
$59.95
2 years & up. An upgrade from the classic nesting toy, the extremely resilient and durable pieces in the Discovery Squares - Rainbow set enhance open-ended play indoors and outdoors. Children can stack, balance, create patterns and learn about shapes and colors while experimenting and exploring using this set. A perfect companion to light play activities, loose parts play or traditional block play, this vibrant toy set bridges the gaps between various play patterns. Combine with other Discovery… More »
Image of Wooden ABC Learning Blocks with Storage Tray
Wooden ABC Learning Blocks with Storage Tray
Item: 300476
Status: In Stock
$59.95
12 months & up. Teach little learners the alphabet with this classic set of Wooden ABC Learning Blocks with Storage Tray! Made of FSC™ certified wood, each block is brightly colored and features smooth edges. Each face of the wooden block presents a unique opportunity for children to develop various skills; uppercase alphabet, numbers 0-9, shapes, lowercase alphabet, phonics, and colorful illustrations. This set of 30 ABC blocks is made to withstand many years of play and comes complete… More »
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Mix & Match Magnetic Animal Cars
Item: 302000P
Status: In Stock
$21.95 - $41.95
18 months & up. Get ready for a farmyard adventure with this engaging magnetic toy set! Designed to encourage motor skills, imagination, and logical thinking, this charming set features three colorful wooden animals - a chicken, a turkey, and a cow - each with their own unique farm-themed car: eggplant, corn, and wildflowers. Little ones can mix and match the animals with their favorite food-themed cars or create their own fun combinations, as all pieces are interchangeable! The magnetic connections… More »
Image of Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Branch Blocks - 36 Pieces
Item: 91332
Status: Temporarily Out of Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Give block play a natural feel with our Branch Blocks. The intact textured bark on each building piece adds sensory exploration mirroring the organic benefits of outdoor play. These blocks empower children to construct all sorts of structures and develop key STEM skills such as sorting and stacking. The blocks' nature-inspired design will also deepen childrens' appreciation of nature and may even make them feel like they are constructing their own habitats. Includes 36 wood pieces.
Image of To the Rescue Vehicles - Set of 3
To the Rescue Vehicles - Set of 3
Item: 301279P
Status: In Stock
$29.95 - $79.95
Ages 18 months and up. Empower young children to be heroes with this set of rescue vehicles. Including a patrol car, a fire engine, and an ambulance, this set gives children multiple ways to save the day and protect their classroom community. As they step into the shoes of first responders, children will also strengthen their gross-motor skills and enhance their hand-eye coordination.
Image of Waterway Block Set - 15 Pieces
Waterway Block Set - 15 Pieces
Item: 301730
Status: In Stock
$34.95
3 years and up. An innovative take on the classic marble run, the Waterway Block set allows children to combine building activities with sensory exploration! While sending balls down the set's routed paths, children can begin early explorations in architectural design, physics, and other STEM concepts. The set's foam construction and water wheel make it perfect for both indoor and outdoor sensory play. Includes 15 pieces that enable multiple arrangements and building possibilities. Base measures… More »
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Mini Emergency Vehicles
Item: 301230
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Bring children into the world of first responders with this Mini Wheels set. Including a fire engine, a police car, ambulance, and fire rescue vehicle, this set invites children to jump into action! As they race to the scene like real-life heroes, children will also develop essential gross-motor skills and hand-eye coordination, all while having fun in the process.
Image of International Families and Community Workers - 42 Pieces
International Families and Community Workers - 42 Pieces
Item: 300575
Status: In Stock
$89.95
2 years & up. Encourage dramatic play and storytelling during block play activities with this diverse 42-piece set of International Families and Community Workers. The chunky wooden block figures depict people of varying ages, cultures, and abilities, providing a hands-on way to teach children about diversity and inclusion. Detailed images are printed onto both sides of each block, providing a colorful addition to the block play area that is appealing to children.
Image of Sensory Stones: Little People Like Me - Families
Sensory Stones: Little People Like Me - Families
Item: 301757
Status: In Stock
$84.95
2 years and up. Empower children to make their imagination a reality with the Sensory Stones: Little People Like Me - Families collection. The facial features and physical characteristics of the figures in this set are deliberately minimalistic to put children's imaginations in the driver's seat. Children can find the pieces that look like them to create a likeness of their family or use the pieces as the foundation for something entirely different. Figures are three sizes: 2", 2.5", and 2.75".
Image of My Forest Floor Wooden Loose Parts Set
My Forest Floor Wooden Loose Parts Set
Item: 302008
Status: In Stock
$110.95
3 years & up. Discover endless possibilities with the My Forest Floor Wooden Loose Parts Set! This extensive open-ended tinker tray invites little explorers to sort, stack, and arrange their woodland treasures in creative ways. The removable lid doubles as a chalkboard, perfect for drawing forest scenes or mapping out imaginative play ideas. Remove the wooden compartments and fill the box with sand to build a magical woodland landscape for even more interactive fun. This enchanting set includes… More »
Image of Korko Blocks - 40 Pieces
Korko Blocks - 40 Pieces
Item: 301889
Status: In Stock
$74.95
18 months & up. Let a child's imagination go wild with Korko Building Blocks. Made from cork, a naturally durable, lightweight material with a high surface friction which means the blocks can be built in untradional ways. The blocks are soft with rounded edges and are antimicrobial.
Image of Waggy Tails Dog Salon Wooden Playset
Waggy Tails Dog Salon Wooden Playset
Item: 302005
Status: In Stock
$54.95
3 years & up. Step into the delightful world of the Waggy Tails Dog Salon, where playful pups get pampered in style! This charming wooden playset includes everything needed to create a bustling dog grooming station. Set includes 7 Adorable dog breeds: Giant Poodle, Husky, Beagle, Bull Terrier, Dachshund, Shih Tzu, and Scotty Dog. Grooming essentials feature a washing area with a shower head and three towels, plus a grooming table with a brush. Playset also includes a self-standing back wall… More »